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Released version AppGrid 1.8.0<\/strong> \u2014 a third-party application launcher for KDE Plasma 6<\/strong>, designed as a grid of applications and positioned as an alternative to standard menus Kickoff<\/strong> and Kicker<\/strong>. The release is available on GitHub May 25, 2026<\/strong>; the project description states that AppGrid is distributed under the GPL-2.0-or-later<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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AppGrid<\/a> is available in two plasmoid options: as a standalone centered pop-up window and as a native pop-up menu on the Plasma panel. Both options utilize a common application grid, search, categories, and settings. For installation, the developer points to official channels: AUR<\/strong> for Arch Linux and derivatives, PPA<\/strong> for Ubuntu 25.10+, Copr<\/strong> for Fedora, a universal tarball for installation in ~\/local on immutable systems, as well as Nix\/NixOS Flake.<\/p>\n

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The developer calls AppGrid 1.8.0 the largest update since the project's inception. The release revamps the favorites system, enhances application drag-and-drop, improves search ranking, adds closer integration with KDE Plasma mechanisms, and optimizes performance.<\/p>\n

Key changes in AppGrid 1.8.0<\/h3>\n